Health Psychology in Australia
eBook - PDF

Health Psychology in Australia

  1. English
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  3. Available on iOS & Android
eBook - PDF

Health Psychology in Australia

About this book

In today's diverse society, health professionals require a complete understanding of how physiological, social and psychological factors impact physical wellbeing. Health Psychology in Australia provides a contemporary, relevant perspective on the unique climate in which this increasingly important area of healthcare is practised in Australia. Drawing on the expertise of the author team, this book gives students the skills to identify and evaluate health risk factors and to intervene in and manage health behaviour. Each chapter includes learning objectives, case studies with accompanying reflection questions, critical thinking activities and a detailed summary to consolidate learning. The comprehensive glossary and links to online resources solidify understanding of key concepts and ideas. Written with a focus on respectful advocacy of health promotion, Health Psychology in Australia provides psychology and allied health students with a comprehensive understanding of the role of the health psychologist as clinician, researcher, educator and client.

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Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Half-title
  3. Title page
  4. Copyright information
  5. Table of Contents
  6. 1 Introduction to health psychology
  7. 2 Understanding health behaviour and evaluating change
  8. 3 Common models in health psychology
  9. 4 Understanding presentation of research in health: research designs, figures and statistics
  10. 5 Nutrition, exercise and health
  11. 6 Sleep, sleep loss, safety and health
  12. 7 Health risk behaviours: alcohol, drugs and smoking
  13. 8 Stress and managing stress
  14. 9 Lifestyle-related chronic illnesses (CVD and T2D) and depression
  15. 10 Experiencing cancer: an acute and chronic condition
  16. 11 Pain and its optimal management
  17. 12 Health inequalities
  18. 13 Cross-cultural psychology
  19. Glossary
  20. Index